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The stairs and guard rail are made of Ash. Vertical beams are connected to the white, steel substructure with hex-head screws that have been concealed with putty—a simple technique that makes a strong impact. “There are barely any other decorative elements in the interior space,” explains Sonja. “It is all about the play of forms, plans, surfaces, and the patterns of the different wooden coatings under the light.”
The stairs and guard rail are made of Ash. Vertical beams are connected to the white, steel substructure with hex-head screws that have been concealed with putty—a simple technique that makes a strong impact. “There are barely any other decorative elements in the interior space,” explains Sonja. “It is all about the play of forms, plans, surfaces, and the patterns of the different wooden coatings under the light.”
Poured concrete stairs step down alongside built-in storage.
Poured concrete stairs step down alongside built-in storage.
Thick slabs of walnut serve as treading on the staircase.
Thick slabs of walnut serve as treading on the staircase.
According to architect Johanne Taugbøl, the firm nicknamed the project Stairway to Heaven because of this long staircase topped with a south-facing window. "At certain times of the day and year, you might be blinded by the light flooding in from the south," said Taugbøl.
According to architect Johanne Taugbøl, the firm nicknamed the project Stairway to Heaven because of this long staircase topped with a south-facing window. "At certain times of the day and year, you might be blinded by the light flooding in from the south," said Taugbøl.
Porosity and transparency define the "arteries" that display artwork, connect the floors, and reveal moments of awe.
Porosity and transparency define the "arteries" that display artwork, connect the floors, and reveal moments of awe.
A slice of light artistically highlights the staircase.
A slice of light artistically highlights the staircase.
Stairs provide a smooth transition to the lower level.
Stairs provide a smooth transition to the lower level.
Simple, refined details transform this atrium space into a contemporary, architectural solution that blends nicely with the existing framework.
Simple, refined details transform this atrium space into a contemporary, architectural solution that blends nicely with the existing framework.
The home was designed to complement the clients' extensive contemporary art collection. The pendant lighting fixture is by Lindsey Adelman Studio.
The home was designed to complement the clients' extensive contemporary art collection. The pendant lighting fixture is by Lindsey Adelman Studio.
Aegean limestone continues from the exterior to the interior to create an indoor/outdoor connection.
Aegean limestone continues from the exterior to the interior to create an indoor/outdoor connection.
Duratherm windows paint the black brick wall of the staircase with sunlight.
Duratherm windows paint the black brick wall of the staircase with sunlight.
"We wanted it to be precision made with industrial materials, but to have an etherial iridescence that was soft to the touch. Through a long process of research and development with the fabricators, we created a finish that would do just this," says Ulanowski.
"We wanted it to be precision made with industrial materials, but to have an etherial iridescence that was soft to the touch. Through a long process of research and development with the fabricators, we created a finish that would do just this," says Ulanowski.
A detail of the mint green stair railing, where old meets new.
A detail of the mint green stair railing, where old meets new.
The color of the staircase brings a sense of personality to the space.
The color of the staircase brings a sense of personality to the space.
Located in the center of the home, the simple, yet striking staircase connects three floors.
Located in the center of the home, the simple, yet striking staircase connects three floors.
An intricately detailed staircase leads to the central wing’s second level. Its walnut treads and top rail harmonize with the welded steel rod railings. The geometric pattern on the staircase’s risers comes from encaustic tiles that were handmade in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
An intricately detailed staircase leads to the central wing’s second level. Its walnut treads and top rail harmonize with the welded steel rod railings. The geometric pattern on the staircase’s risers comes from encaustic tiles that were handmade in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.